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HW05 DLK

2005 Yamaha XT

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,187 mi
Last recorded10,187 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT5,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 DLK
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 10,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 9,388 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 9,362 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 9,361 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 9,355 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 9,352 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 9,345 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 9,341 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 8,846 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 8,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 3,016 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 3,016 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing spring clamp missing (7.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 8,304 miles

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 8,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,280 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

o/s front footrest damaged but not dangerous

Pass 8 Aug 2013 6,304 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 6,304 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 5,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 5,260 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyre is perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2010 4,550 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2009 4,255 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 3,196 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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HW05 DLK is a 2005 Yamaha XT in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 5,850 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW05 DLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HW05 DLK is a 2005 Yamaha XT, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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